Are you sick of spending endless hours shaving, waxing, and tweezing just to have to do more a few days later? You are not alone. Which is why many men and women have turned to laser hair removal to get rid of the hassle of hair removal. With that said, there are still many who wonder if the procedure is worth the money or not and if they should consider it.
Most patients who have received laser hair removal treatment say that the procedure is not painful but it can be uncomfortable. It should be expected that the more sensitive areas of the body will be more painful than the others, but the treatment should never be unbearable. The discomfort normally lasts as long as the zap does, and the first couple always hurt more than the rest. Many people describe the sensation as similar to being snapped with a rubber band over and over again—it doesn't feel great, but it doesn’t really hurt either.
If you're really worried about the pain and you're not sure if you’ll be able to handle it, there’s always the option of taking pain medication about 30 minutes before your appointment as well. A lot of doctors will use cooling air or cream to assist in cooling the area and eliminating the pain. Taking a cold shower and sitting under air conditioning afterwards can help to decrease the slight burning sensation as well.
Laser hair removal works for most skin types and hair types, but unfortunately not all of them. Due to the way the laser is designed, it targets the pigments in the hair, and that’s how it damages the hair follicles. So when there are competing pigments within the hair and the skin, the laser can potentially cause damage to the skin in the process of removing the hair. With that said, the ideal type of skin for laser hair removal is pale skin, and the ideal hair type is dark and coarse.
The contrast between the skin and hair is what helps the laser know which one to target and which one not to damage. It is often recommended that patients with fine, white, blonde, or gray hair not receive laser hair removal. These hairs are too fine to be treated with laser hair removal and will not get any benefits from it.
With that said, laser hair removal is continuing to advance along with technology in order for patients with darker skin tones and finer hair to receive treatment. While this is the case now, it won’t always be.
Laser hair removal is often considered a better alternative to other hair removal methods since it is painless and slows hair growth. However, others are unsure and don’t know if it really is the better option or not. With cosmetic treatment such as this, it can be difficult to know whether society is building it up more than it should or if it really is what it’s cracked up to be.
Looking at the breakdown of costs, everybody has to spend money if they want hair removal, no matter if they choose to shave, wax, or another option. Laser hair removal is no different and does require expenses as well. However, laser hair removal requires a maximum of 10 consecutive treatments and occasionally shaving for years afterwards, which is significantly less expensive than shaving or waxing every 2-3 days and buying the razor heads and waxing kits.
The side effects of laser hair removal are much more temporary and less severe than those of other alternatives. Shaving can cause cuts, razor burn, and painful bumps, especially on the bikini line, which is already a more sensitive area. Waxing can burn and tear the skin. In addition, when comparing the time it takes for laser hair removal to the time it takes to shave, wax, or pluck, it is apparent that the laser is much quicker and lasts longer.
Of course, the ultimate decision about whether or not the procedure is worth the money will depend on the person. Laser hair treatment is not right for everybody; some may love it while others hate it. Comparing the logistics, it is clear that laser hair removal is the better option, but when it comes to people’s appearances and health, a lot more factors need to be considered.
If you still aren’t sold on the idea of getting laser hair removal, you may be wondering about the many myths floating around and if they’re true or not.
Most people are not good candidates for laser hair removal. This is not true at all, as mentioned previously, most people are good candidates for the treatment. The only hair that this treatment will not work on is blonde, grey, and white, and with the advances in technology, nearly all skin types are eligible for the treatment.
All the hair is going to grow back. After laser hair removal, many people believe that their hair will grow back immediately and be exactly the same as before. While others are quick to throw out their razors and waxing strips immediately after, never wanting to look back. The reality is somewhere in the middle. This treatment is considered semi-permanent, so while you will eventually have some hair grow back, it will be easy to manage and will be much thinner.
Laser hair removal only requires a few treatments. This is not the case since the hair grows in stages, and one treatment is not capable of damaging every single follicle without 4–8 treatments. The exact number of treatments needed will vary depending on the person.
Laser hair removal will damage your skin and cause cancer. While there is radiation emitted through the laser during the treatment, it is in very small amounts and not enough to cause cancer or anything else like that internally. It also doesn’t cause damage to the skin when it is performed properly.
All laser hair removal technicians are the same and perform it the same way. Most people have learned from personal experience that no two doctors are the same or perform procedures exactly the same way. The same is true for the technicians who perform laser hair removal.
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